Fort Oranje, Dutch colonial fort in Kralendijk, Bonaire.
Fort Oranje stands on the waterfront with four cannons facing the Caribbean Sea, featuring thick stone walls and a 32-foot lighthouse.
The Dutch constructed Fort Oranje in 1639 as a defense point against British forces, raiders, and pirates threatening the Kralendijk harbor.
The fort received its name to honor the Dutch royal House of Orange, reflecting the strong connection between Bonaire and the Netherlands.
The buildings of Fort Oranje now function as the main courthouse of Bonaire, while the tower serves as the harbormaster's office.
The fort's original cannons came from a British warship that ran aground on Bonaire's southern coast in the early nineteenth century.
Location: Bonaire
GPS coordinates: 12.14882,-68.27683
Latest update: March 21, 2025 21:18
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